When I want to introduce myself to a neighbor, I tend to bring them a treat - invite them to a gathering - let my dog run into their yard - or just have my music too loud in the garage. Turns out I could treat these folks way worse.

For every advancement in modern convenience, there must also come obvious flaws. Alexa and Google Home owners may have learned this the hard way with South Park’s Season 21 premiere, as the numerous jokes about Alexa responses naturally set off the devices in viewers’ own homes.